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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,398.25, 311,049.60 and 124,796.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,398.25, 311,049.60 and 124,796.25 is: 172,218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,398.25 : 311,049.60 = 124,796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,398.25/311,049.60 = 124,796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,398.25x = 311,049.60 × 124,796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,398.25x = 38,817,823,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,817,823,644/225,398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,218.83

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